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Aisling
I dreamed I was a thread last night.
I blended and twisted with the world. My family, my friends, my enemies - all threads to twist around. But I was the single, continuous thread traveling through them all.
I slipped down through the trees and the rivers. I danced among the waves on the ways to islands filled of smiling faces, golden apples and ( Read more... ) -
Book Squeeing!
First, I must blame greyvalley for getting the song "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys stuck in my head. It's not summer yet but I feel like sitting out on a beach with a drink.
But to the topic at hand: Books.
I went to my university library this week (it's about two minutes away from my office, being that I'm two buildings away) to take out Proinsias Mac Cana's ( Read more... ) -
Oils for Play and Oils for Health
As I posted in the last entry, I'm making some herbal infused oils. The first one was a success, though I like using just the comfrey+coconut oil better than the comfrey+coconut oil+beeswax. The first has a way better consistency for me and it's worked wonderfully so far! A cut on my leg that was being stubborn is nearly closed up!
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Comfrey, Meadowsweet, Feverfew and Yarrow
I've been collecting herbs for a number of years now, though they've been in my room in tiny ziplock baggies. Needless to say, I started to realize that it may not be the best way of storing them. So, with the upcoming lesson with the Pagans Club, I started to organize things. A few pictures to go along with this post!
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Leisciúil
Though, I really can't say it was all laziness. Life is hectic. Life is always hectic. But, for now, that's my excuse and I'll stick with it ( Read more... ) -
Beannacht
"It's your gift," she says as we sit among the branches of the oak I know as He Who Guards Me. She's not a woman, but a crow. A black stain among the verdant leaves. "Your blessing, if that's what you want to call it. I wouldn't say you're blessed because none of us are passing out good luck here and there. But it serves you well, so far."As I ( Read more... ) -
Bhfostú sa Sneachta
I'm meant to be at work today. A boring day, as most Mondays are, but there. And then class from 7:10-9:00pm. A full, slow Monday.
But I am at my boyfriend's. And I feel horrifically guilty but with no way of getting there, there's nothing I can do. And I'm missing nothing important (no labs to set up, just paperwork to do) but needless to say, ( Read more... ) -
Theaghlach
The third day of my Imbolc celebration was uneventful. I cleaned a bit, shared some tea and relaxed with some creative things. I should have cleaned more and offered more but I was worn out. Definitely not the best excuse but I feel a but better knowing that I I kept at least 24 hours of candle light
I had to reapply for my Gaelic Polytheist ( Read more... ) -
Day Two
My Imbolc celebration has become a three day affair this year. Somehow, it seems like a fitting dedication to a goddess I've just begun to get close to, especially with the Irish love of three ( Read more... ) -
Crayons and Seeds
I finally met the last two members of the club today. Two boys, which always makes me happy. I don't see enough men in the religion where I am.
I went first, relating the story of Imbloc and the tale of how the Cailleach searches for her fire kindling. They seemed to enjoy it.
And then I brought out the seeds. We planted them together, wishing for ( Read more... )